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Eating in Chicago

The first thing I ate in Chicago was a Caprese salad at little cafe. I was all by myself, which was good because it would have embarrassed Marlboro Man and the boys to be there when I burst out in tears.

Fresh mozzarella. There’s just nothing like it in the world.

Then, when evening rolled around, we met up with Bill, Marlboro Man’s never-married (ahem, ahem—more on this later) friend from college, who took us to dinner.

My baby likes to hold hands. What can I say?

Bandera was the restaurant, and it was nice and dark and moody—my favorite kind!

I’m sorry, but I just don’t like brightly lit restaurants. They don’t feel right to me.

I started with grilled artichokes, which made me cry all over again. It had been a long time since I’d feasted on a big, fat artichoke and it was all that and a bag of doughnuts.

My baby feasted on corn-on-the-cob, his favorite, but he was very distressed about the BURNED PARTS, MAMA!

I had to do a lot of scraping.

THIS SALAD. Holy moly, was it delicious. I’m still thinking about it. Avocados, cornbread croutons, corn, goat cheese…and what was that soft, sweet substance? Dates, maybe? I’m still trying to figure it out.

I’m pretty certain they were dates.

This was one of the ten best salads I’ve ever eaten in my life. I think it was called The Moncheo, or The Manchego, or The Montanta or Morena or…

Oh! I remember. The Macho Salad.

Utterly delicious.

I’ll be embarrassing myself more throughout the day as I take photos of the food I ingest across this great city. “Because if I can’t share it with you, it’s almost as if it didn’t happen.”

First of all, I can’t believe I might be the first to comment. Secondly, welcome to Chicago!! That’s where I hail from and I hope you like it here. I’ve been to Bandera and thoroughly enjoy it as well. Are you going to be trying some pizza?!

http://www.chewonthatblog.com Hillary

First of all, I can’t believe I might be the first to comment. Secondly, welcome to Chicago!! That’s where I hail from and I hope you like it here. I’ve been to Bandera and thoroughly enjoy it as well. Are you going to be trying some pizza?!

http://deescribbler.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Dee Thompson

A dark place where everything is grilled. Hmm… sounds like a camping trip in the Big City….

Cornbread in a salad? I’m glad you enjoyed it, but that just sounds wrong to me…

http://deescribbler.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Dee Thompson

A dark place where everything is grilled. Hmm… sounds like a camping trip in the Big City….

Cornbread in a salad? I’m glad you enjoyed it, but that just sounds wrong to me…

Emily

Can’t wait to visit Chicago!

Emily

Can’t wait to visit Chicago!

http://followthisumbrella.wordpress.com Amber R.

Oh, I had my fingers crossed for this one – I think I finally burned the motor out on my first KitchenAid! Congrats to the winners!

http://followthisumbrella.wordpress.com Amber R.

Oh, I had my fingers crossed for this one – I think I finally burned the motor out on my first KitchenAid! Congrats to the winners!

http://single-serving-km.blogspot.com/ Krissy

Bandera is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. I’ve been there often. Next time (if you go there again) you should ask for the Cluck and Moo. It’s a chicken and ribs combo that I do not believe is on the menu. At least it wasn’t the last time I was there.

And hmmm. What’s this about a never married friend!? As a never married person myself I’m intrigued!!

http://single-serving-km.blogspot.com/ Krissy

Bandera is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. I’ve been there often. Next time (if you go there again) you should ask for the Cluck and Moo. It’s a chicken and ribs combo that I do not believe is on the menu. At least it wasn’t the last time I was there.

And hmmm. What’s this about a never married friend!? As a never married person myself I’m intrigued!!

http://www.foododelmundo.com Winker

Glad you’re enjoying the city and its culinary treats – now go get those boys of yours their Chicago Dogs!

http://www.foododelmundo.com Winker

Glad you’re enjoying the city and its culinary treats – now go get those boys of yours their Chicago Dogs!

http://thefamilypelton.blogspot.com AthenaP

I’m serious about the Carton’s grilled cheese and Milkshakes…it’s near north, on Chestnut street. Greasy spoon and your baby will LOVE it.

http://thefamilypelton.blogspot.com AthenaP

I’m serious about the Carton’s grilled cheese and Milkshakes…it’s near north, on Chestnut street. Greasy spoon and your baby will LOVE it.

http://followthisumbrella.wordpress.com Amber R.

And I whine a lot about the burned parts on grilled corn on the cob too. Who wouldn’t?

http://followthisumbrella.wordpress.com Amber R.

And I whine a lot about the burned parts on grilled corn on the cob too. Who wouldn’t?